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Transforming growth factor-beta 3 alters intestinal smooth muscle function: implications for gastroschisis-related intestinal dysfunction.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 May 2015
Moore-Olufemi S D, Olsen A B, Hook-Dufresne D M, Bandla V, Cox C S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Gastroschisis (GS) is a congenital abdominal wall defect that results in the development of GS-related intestinal dysfunction (GRID). Transforming growth factor-β, a pro-inflammatory cytokine, has been shown to cause organ dysfunction through alterations in vascular and airway smooth muscle. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of TGF-β3 on intestinal smooth muscle function and...
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